Fundraise for Tzu Chi Renal Dialysis Centre

by Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore)

In September 2022, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) warned of a kidney tsunami with the number of renal failure cases in Singapore rising at a rate that will make it challenging for the healthcare system to cope. About six people are now diagnosed every day, a three-fold increase from two decades ago. Acknowledging the potential gap in the community needs, Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu-Chi Foundation (Singapore) embarks on the latest initiative in our array of renal support services, to establish a kidney dialysis centre in 2023. Being one of the few SSA (Social Service Agency) dialysis centres in Singapore, we aspire to support the needy renal community and at the same time, raise awareness about renal diseases and living a healthy lifestyle. We have applied for Community Silver Trust Funding but would like to appeal for your support in raising the remaining funds required to set up the centre. Your donations will be matched dollar-to-dollar by a Government Matching Grant of up to $250,000. All donations are made to Charity Development Fund and any un-utilised funds as at 31 December 2023 are used to support all other charitable causes under the Foundation. Having gone through a challenging 2022, we are thankful that we remain safe and healthy. Let us share our blessings with the people around us and we look forward to your continued support.

IONIQ 5 First 100 Charity Auction

by President's Challenge

This fund collection is only for successful bidders in the IONIQ 5 First 100 Charity Auction. Steps: 1. Ensure that you include your details used to create your HMGICS account (Salutation, Name as in your NRIC, Contact Email) and do not make an anonymous donation. 2. For corporate bidders, please ensure you have created an account on giving.sg with the same UEN number used for the winning bid. 3. For audit purposes we urge successful bidders to donate the exact bidding amount. No refunds will be provided for amounts exceeding the bidding amount. 4. Please retain the receipt sent to your email after the donation. Note: Tax deduction for each donation will be up to the amount of donation less $1,080.00, due to prevailing taxes, subjected to IRAS terms and conditions. For more information on the IONIQ 5 First 100, please visit: https://www.hyundai.com/sg/charity-auction.

Be An Angel this Holiday Season!

by WILD RICE Ltd

As a not-for-profit theatre company, Wild Rice relies heavily on the generosity of our Angels, who have helped us weather the many challenges posed by the pandemic, while continuing to entertain and inspire audiences of all ages and from all walks of life. If you share our passion for brave and brilliant productions that tell uniquely Singaporean stories, if you believe in the power of theatre as a force for good and for change, please consider joining our community of Angels today! By coming on board as an Angel, you will be directly supporting the creative work and outreach efforts of Singapore's leading theatre company. At the same time, your donation will support the livelihoods of hundreds of freelance theatre professionals - from performers and designers to technicians, educators & more. Furthermore, you can maximise your impact today! Donations made from now until 31 January 2023 through our giving.sg campaign could be fully matched thanks to the Tote Board's Enhanced Fundraising Programme. To show our appreciation, we offer a host of Angel benefits to bring you closer to the drama. Once we receive your Angel donation, a member of our team will get in touch to welcome you to our programme within 3 working days. Thank you for your support, and here's wishing you and yours love, happiness and good health this holiday season! For more information, please visit www.wildrice.com.sg/angel.

Feed Lengkok Bahru

by The Saturday Movement Ltd

They may be facing multi-million dollar views with a rented roof over their head, but Residents at Lengkok Bahru face hunger and loneliness on a daily basis. Where are the poor? They are right here. Right at our door step. And as we face inflationary pressures in our daily lives, we hope that you'll spare a thought for our elderly Residents at Lengkok Bahru. At S17, we will provide each Beneficiary with a plate of hot, steaming food cooked from the heart. **Every dollar that you donate, will be matched by our Partners at the Tote Board.** So what are you waiting for? Give now - gift them a hot meal for the day.

Lifting Half The Sky

by EtonHouse Community Fund Limited

To celebrate International Women's Day on the 8th of March 2023, the EtonHouse Community Fund (ECF), an IPC Charity, will host a charity gala at Orchard Hotel Singapore to launch its publication, 'Lifting Half the Sky' with stories of ten inspiring women in Singapore. Each of these women, wearing many hats and playing different roles, share unique stories, overcoming adversity, achieving success, and leaving an indelible mark on society for generations to come. The funds raised from the book sales and the gala dinner will support programmes run by ECF focusing on improving the lives of vulnerable children and families in Singapore. We highlight one of them, Joyful Learning. Joyful Learning is a year-long programme created for disadvantaged children between 3-6 years so that they embrace learning and gain confidence before they enter primary school. It is a powerful way for children to achieve successful outcomes in school so they can change their circumstances in life when they grow up. Help us bridge the gap and give these children a fighting chance to succeed. We seek your kind support of the gala to raise much-needed funds to sustain our programmes via donations towards a gala table or an outright donation. For enquiries or to register your interest, kindly reach out to Mahesan Kurukal (Mr.) at 9060 0239 / Monica Jiang (Ms.) at 8480 7371 or email us at [email protected]

Help our students with autism attend school

by St. Andrew's Autism Centre for St. Andrew's Mission Hospital

St. Andrew's Autism School offers a customised curriculum for over 300 students with autism to equip them with knowledge as well as life and social skills to better prepare them for life after graduation. Transport is catered for their daily commute to school and essential for our students with autism, most of whom will be unable to take public transport because of their more complex needs. The recent increase in oil prices and GST have resulted in higher transport fees. This has taken a toll on many of our students from low income families (over 150) like John (not the real name). John's father works in a wet market and earns less than $1000 per month while his mother is a home maker who takes care of him and 5 other siblings. The daily commute is essential to ensure that John receives the required education and learns to be an independent individual who can contribute back to the community. Transport fee per student can be up to $500 per month. Despite the subsidies, additional help is still required for John and many of our students from low income families. Please donate generously to help our students with autism attend school. Thank you.

Bruce Big 4 and Beth Blessed 4

by Bruce Lye Ir-win for Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS)

The time has come, a new milestone in our lives. My Big 4 & My Beth's Blessed 4! The past decade has been nothing short of amazing & it's largely dedicated to all the support & love that each of you have given me. All the laughter, joy, successes & even failures and disappointments made the experience along the way even more fruitful. I am thankful that I am blessed enough to afford anything I need or possibly want & though deeply appreciated, would rather not have any of your money spent on unnecessary gifts to us. In Jan 2013 on my Big 3, I made a donation & together with friends & SRI5000, raised $20,740 to setup the WIFI and IT infrastructure for the residents of the Chen Su Lan Methodist Childrens Home. This time around, in Jan 2023, we have decided to adopt MINDS as our choice of charity. For the past 2 yrs since we moved into our new home, we pass MINDS Idea Employment Development Centre on a daily basis - in the morning whilst sending Beth off the school, going out to work & subsequently even on our daily evening / night walks. It touches my heart to always peak into the classrooms & see how they are helping those with special needs, learn a skillset such that they can integrate and contribute back to society. This we feel is indeed extremely meaningful. A big shoutout to each and everyone of you that if we have made a little difference in your lives, do support our cause, any donation of any amounts will make a difference! With Love, Bruce & Beth

MethodistWalk 2023

by Methodist Schools' Foundation

The MethodistWalk is a biennial fundraising activity organised by the Methodist Schools' Foundation (MSF), on behalf of the 15 Methodist schools in Singapore: 1. Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) 2. Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) 3. Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) 4. Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) 5. Anglo-Chinese School (International) 6. Anglo-Chinese Junior College 7. Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) 8. Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary) 9. Geylang Methodist School (Primary) 10. Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) 11. Methodist Girls' School 12. Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Primary) 13. Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) 14. St Francis Methodist School 15. Methodist Sch of Music Traditionally, on the last Saturday in March, student representatives from all 15 Methodist schools gather together with teachers, family members and supporters from the Methodist churches, to walk together and raise money for the individual needs of their schools.

ISCA Cares Charity Golf 2023

by ISCA Cares Limited

Update on 18 Jan 2023: Thank you for your support! All golf flights are sold. Donations are still welcome! Calling all avid golfers who want to make a difference! ACE both your golf game and charity contribution by joining the ISCA Cares Charity Golf 2023! Donations raised and net proceeds from the ISCA Cares Charity Golf go towards supporting aspiring accountants by subsidising their tuition fees and basic living expenses Our beneficiaries, whom we address as ISCA Cares Ambassadors, are polytechnic and university accountancy students who come from financially challenged backgrounds. Your giving contributes toward the ISCA Cares Bursary which helps lighten their financial burden and enables them to commit more time to their studies and pursuing their dreams of becoming accounting and business professionals like yourself.

Dollar Match: Season of Giving 2022 #SOG22

by Canossaville Children and Community Services

Every year, we all look forward to a special occasion. For some it could be a birthday, for others, a festive season such as Christmas. While we all celebrate these special occasions in our own ways, many also choose to give and share with others who need a little bit more help. At Canossaville Children and Community Services, our programmes and services are open to our children and their families all year round, with priority given to those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Education is at the core of what we do and our Canossian Circle of Care provides the supporting structure to children through a preschool, after-school care as well as a child development unit. This can only be made possible with the support of donors like yourself. We advocate for sustainable giving all year round to support all our programmes and services. In reality, donors tend to only donate at the end of the year during the season of giving. Thank you for remembering us during this season of giving. Your special thoughts warm the hearts of our children and their families under our care. Thanks to the support of Tote Board's enhanced fund-raising programme, all donations to the Season of Giving campaign shall be eligible for 40% matching by the Singapore Government and Tote Board up to cap of $250,000 per charity. Every dollar counts towards our work! #GreatSingaporeGive #GivingWeekSG #SGCares

Turning Darkness Into Light

by Methodist Welfare Services

Mrs Lui became increasingly disheartened as she searched for a nursing home to care for her husband but to no avail. Caregiving was overwhelming and through her darkest days, her family and friends prayed along with her. Mrs Lui's prayer was answered and hope came when she was then introduced to MWS Bethany Nursing Home - Choa Chu Kang (BNH). Touched by MWS BNH's care philosophy and the sincere staff during her visit, she decided to apply for John's admission in June 2022. However, the joy from the new-found relief was soon overshadowed by anxiety about the hefty cost of long-term care. She turned to God again in prayer. This time, light came through the support of MWS case manager, Eva Yeo, who assisted in obtaining financial assistance that alleviated Mrs Lui's concerns about costs. These days, while Mr Lui still wrestles with feelings of guilt, she has accepted that MWS BNH is the best care option for John where the staff are able to attend to his various needs 24/7. "My heart feels like I am abandoning him in the Nursing Home. I really miss him and want to care for him, but I realise I just can't. I am really grateful for the care he is receiving here." This Christmas, let your giving empower over 9,000 beneficiaries and their families under the care of 22 MWS centres and programmes. Every dollar will make a positive impact in the lives of our chronically ill, frail and destitute, isolated seniors, at-risk youths, disadvantaged children, and families in distress.